Welcome to St. Petersburg, A World In One City

Our website for Whispers of Treasure Island / Bermuda Bay Beach and Racquet Club is designed to showcase our wonderful vacation rental properties. We also give you a preview and resource guide to the many wonderful and varied attractions of our vacation paradise on the Gulf of Mexico.

Our prime resorts in St. Petersburg on the pristine Florida Gulf Coast offer visitors a wonderful world of vacation possibilities in a safe and family friendly environment.

There is no doubt that the weather and the location are two prime attractions for visitors to St Petersburg. Here the sun shines every day, more than anywhere else in the world. With average daytime temperatures ranging between a Winter low of 70 degrees and a Summer high of 90 degrees it is never to hot and certainly never cold. To see where exactly we are and what the weather is doing.

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Lots of Stuff To Do

There is so much to do in St. Petersburg that you could never exhaust the endless possibilities. Along with culture, shopping, dining, entertainment and sports of every kind, there are the white powder beaches that stretch for 30 miles to the north and south.

Activities include Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Fitness Centers, Gym, Miniature Golf, Amusement Parks, Fishing, Shopping, Restaurants, Bars, Live Theater, Symphony Orchestras, Rock Concerts, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Water-skiing, Windsurfing, Parasailing,

Jet Skiing, Shelling, Fine Dining, Spas, Roller Blading.

If you like attractions consider Casino Boat Cruises, Dog Track, Horse Racing, Busch Gardens, Disney World, Epcot Center, Universal Studios, MGM, Kennedy Space Center, Fort de Soto Wildlife Preserve, Jazz and Blues Clubs.

Major League Sports Teams include the Devil Rays for Baseball, the Buccaneers for Football, the Lightning for Hockey, the Mutiny for Soccer, all types of baseball teams including the Yankees, the Orioles, the Cardinals, the Phillies, the Jay Hawks and many more enjoy the St. Petersburg area as home for their spring training camps.

The resorts of Whispers and Bermuda Bay are close in proximity to most activities, attractions and make a perfect place to call home as you explore all that the area has to offer.

Local Resources

  • Visitor Information Centers - Clearwater Welcome Center - 727-726-1547
  • Sun Coast Welcome Center - 727-573-1449
  • St. Petersburg Area Convention & Visitor Bureau - 727-464-7200
  • Chamber of Commerce Treasure Island - 727-367-4529
  • Tampa International Airport - 800-767-8882
  • St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport - 727-535-7600
  • Transportation PSTA Dial-a-Ride - 727-530-9911 (County Run Transportation)
  • For Trolley service up and down the beaches and to downtown St. Petersburg
  • Emergency - 911 (Fire, Police or Ambulance)
  • U.S. Customs - 727-536-7311
  • Foreign Currency Exchange - 800-999-0689
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Rides and Parks

Sport and Recreation Beaches

For a list and description of 22 beaches in our St. Petersburg area complete with maps go to www.floridasbeach.com/bch_nat/. Remember that there is an "old time trolley" service up and down the beaches. Hop on and off all day long for one very low cost ticket price. Telephone 727-530-9911

Golf

Not a cloud in the sky and more than 40 public golf courses – now that’s a combination golf lovers dream about. In St. Petersburg/Clearwater you can perfect your game on a new and challenging course every day. If you’re really serious about golf, you can meet with professional golf instructors trained to thoroughly analyze your game, from tee box to green. For a full list of area golf courses both public and private go to the best source of golf information for the area - www.floridasbeach.com/sports_rec/golf.aspx

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Fishing

Enjoy offshore fishing with the area’s best guides. Knowledgeable captains in well-equipped fishing boats will put you “on the fish” in half-day, all-day and even overnight charters.

  • Captain Kidd - St.Pete Beach - Telephone 727-360-2263
  • The Fun Shack - Treasure Island - Telephone 727-360-7998
  • Kingfish Marine - Treasure Island - Telephone 727-367-8888
  • Captain Hubbard’s Marina - Madeira Beach - Telephone 727-398-1947
  • Far Horizons - Treasure Island - Telephone 727-367-7252
  • Gulf Beaches Booking Agent - Treasure Island - Telephone 727-367-2761 Ext. 2125

Boating and Related Activities

Dolphin Watch - Hubbard's Marina at Johns Pass - Telephone 727-398-6577 www.hubbardsmarina.com

  • Capt. McBoats- Madeira Beach - Telephone 727-393-4855
  • Island Marine - Treasure Island - Telephone 727-367-2132
  • Kingfish Marine - Treasure Island - Telephone 727-367-8888
  • Sunsports Unlimited - St. Pete Beach - Telephone 727-360-1881
  • The Fun Shack - Treasure Island - Telephone 727-360-7998
  • Jet Ski Rentals - Treasure Island - Telephone 727-360-8669
  • Treasure Island Divers - Treasure Island - Telephone 727-360-3483

Pro Sports and Facilities

Baseball Spring Training

  • Toronto Blue Jays Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field 311 Douglas Avenue at Beltress Street Dunedin, Florida 34697
  • Tampa Bay Devil Rays Florida Power Park, Home of Al Lang Field 180 2nd Avenue, Southeast St. Petersburg, 727-825-3242 
  • New York Yankees Legends Field, 1 Stein Brenner Drive Tampa, FL 33614 
    Tel 813-879-2244 / 800-96-YANKS
    www.yankees.mlb.com/.../nyy_ballpark_springtrain.jsp
  • Philadelphia Phillies 800 Phillies Drive Clearwater 33755 Tel 727-441-9941
    Exec Offices 727-442-8496 Tickets
    www.phillies.mlb.com/.../phi_ballpark_springtrain.jsp

Museums and Aquariums

  • Florida International Museum - 100 Second St. N., St. Petersburg An affiliate of the Smithsonian, this impressive facility hosts hosting rotating, Smithsonian exhibits that appeal to young and old alike, with informative audio programs.
    www.floridamuseum.org
  • Holocaust Museum - The 4th largest in the US, this museum features permanent exhibits as well as special attractions. Phone Number: 727-820-0100
  • Salvador Dali Museum - Located at 1000 Third Street North, This museum has the widest variety of Dali's Art Work, Phone Number: 727-823-3767
    www.salvadordalimuseum.org
  • Museum of Fine Arts - Located on Beach Drive this museum has a variety of Fine Art from around the World. Phone Number: 727-896-2667
    www.fine-arts.org
  • Great Explorations The Children's Hands on Museum. Hours of Operation are Monday-Saturday 10-5 / Sunday 12-5, Phone Number: 727-821-8885
    www.greatexplorations.org
  • St Petersburg Museum of History - 4 Exhibit galleries, summer camps, room rentals, tours, and year long public programs. Phone Number: 727-894-1052
    www.stpete.org
  • Museum of Science and Industry - The Largest Science Center in Southeast Florida and home of the only I-max Dome theatre. Phone Number: 813-987-6100
    www.mosi.org
  • Florida Aquarium - Experience Aquatic Life first hand, Open daily 9:30-5:00, Phone Number: 813-273-4000
    www.flaquarium.net
  • Clearwater Aquarium - The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research, animal assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals. Telephone 727-441-1790
    www.cmaquarium.org
  • Theatre American Stage - The oldest professional theatre presenting live plays throughout the year in an intimate, 130 seat theatre. Phone Number: 727-823-1600
    www.stpete.org
  • Mahaffey Theatre for the Performing Arts - 400 First St. South, St. Petersburg Tel 727-892-5798 This is the spot for everything from Broadway shows and concerts to the “Greatest Show On Earth.” 
    www.mahaffeytheater.com
  • Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center - 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Four state-of-the-art theaters sit in a beautiful complex right on the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. You’ll find everything from experimental theater to fully stages ballet and opera performance. Tel 813-222-1000
    www.tampacenter.com
  • Tampa Theatre - 711 Franklin Street Mall, Tampa This landmark theatre in downtown Tampa is in the National Register of Historic Places. The architecture alone is worth a visit – and it also offers classic and foreign film festivals, live concerts and other special events. Tel 813-274-8982
    www.tampatheatre.org
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall - 1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater Music, dance and more – and there’s not a bad seat in the house, with superb acoustics and a calendar of shows for young and old Tel 727-791-7400
    www.rutheckerdhall.com
  • Palladium Theatre 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg For a more intimate theatrical environment, experience one of the plays or performances at the Palladium Theatre. Tel 727-822.3590

To see shows, concerts and events contact Ticket Master at Tel 813-87-8844
www.ticketmaster.com

Cruises and Gambling

  • Starlight Cruises - The Starlight Princess offers casual daytime cruises from the Corey Causeway. Phone Number: 727-462-2628
    www.stpete.org
  • Casino Cruise Dining, dancing and gambling cruises out into the Gulf of Mexico. Leaves from Johns Pass Village. Tel 1-800-688 PLAY
  • Seminole Indians Casino 24/7 of Gambling Excitement, Phone Number: 813- 621-1302
  • Derby Lane Dog Racing 10490 Gandy Blvd., No. St. Petersburg, FL Tel 727-576-1361
    216.65.69.136/index.asp
  • Tampa Bay Downs Horse Racing 11225 Race Track Rd. Tampa, FL Tel 813-855-4401
    www.tampadowns.com

Nature

  • Boyd Hill Nature Park Boyd Hill Nature Park offers winding trails on a 254 acre preserve park. Also boasts an environmental studies area and nature conference center on Lake Maggiore. Park hours are 9 am to 5 pm daily with extended hours in the Spring. A daily tram tours the five ecosystems in the park.727-893-7326
    www.sptimes.com/.../Boyd_Hill_Nature_Park.shtml
  • Lowry Park Zoo Over 1500 different species to view, open daily 9:30-5:00, Phone Number: 813-935-8552
    www.lowryparkzoo.com
  • Fort De Soto Park The largest county park, with 900 acres on 5 interconnected islands located at the tip of Pinellas County in Tierra Verde. It includes over 7 miles of beaches, boat docks, camp grounds, fishing piers, nature trails, a canoe trail, plus much more. 3500 Pinellas Bayway, South Tierra Verde, FL 33715 Telephone 727-866-2484
    fortdesoto.com
  • Pinellas Trail A unique linear park extending nearly 50 miles from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs, with great hiking, walking and biking. Telephone 727-464-3347
    www.co.pinellas.fl.us/bcc/trailgd/trailgd.htm
  • Sunken Gardens A virtual Garden of Eden, the park is considered one of the best botanical exhibits in the United States. One of the oldest attractions in Florida, the gardens present thousands of plants and even flamingoes and the American Bald Eagle. 1825 Fourth St., North St.. Petersburg, FL Telephone 727-551-3100
    http://www.stpete.org/fun/parks/sunken.htm
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Shopping and Dining

  • Bayfront Center This is St. Petersburg bayside jewel. A multi use facility, any event can find its backdrop here. Located directly on the waterfront, this building is one of the most recognized landmarks, encompassing The Sun Pavilion, The Backstage Lounge, The Times Bay front, and The Mahaffey Theater.
  • St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. Within steps of the landmark pier, a collection of unique waterfront shops, restaurants, manicured parks, museums, and the prettiest downtown waterfront you'll may ever encounter. In May the city hosts ARTWORKS, and in April THE FESTIVAL OF STATES. Call 727-893-7329
  • The Pier in St Petersburg is an unique piece of Florida architecture that offers visitors a chance to experience the waterfront in the Tampa Bay area. As host to a number of unique events each year, The Pier is an exciting place to be. Telephone 727-821-6164
    www.stpete-pier.com
  • Historic Ybor City Shops, restaurants and clubs in this old cigar making area of Tampa. A must visit on a weekend. Really gets rolling around midnight. Well lit and safe.
  • Johns Pass on Madeira Beach A quaint Florida fishing village of unique retail shops, restaurants and galleries turns into a hot spot when the sun goes down – with live music and clubs where you can party the night away.
    www.johnspass.com
  • Shopping and Shopping Malls For a list of shopping malls, flea markets, antiques dealers, art, sporting goods, specialty dealers and much more go to:
    http://www.floridasbeach.com/listings.php?type=all_shop
  • Wagon wheel Flea Market 125 acres, 2000booths (1,300 of them covered), and lots of yummy food make this one of the biggest attractions for bargain hunters in the area. It’s open every weekend. And every March, it’s also the site of the Pinellas County Fair. 7801 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park
  • London Hotels Guide - Over 400 London hotels available for secure online reservations

Complete Dining Guide

Visit these sites for full guides of all the area retaurants, pricing guide and description. Include maps, web links where available, phone numbers. (Arranged alphabetically)

What's on this Weekend?

Plan your trip before you leave with our complete weekly planner for dining, events, shopping, music, markets, movies, cultural activities and more. http://www.sptimes.com/Weekend.shtml

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